Sunday Readings: Jonah 3.1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7.29-31; Mark 1.14-20 “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of people.” – Mark 1.17 The gospel writer Mark includes few details in the spare story of Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. Jesus’ call is direct; their responses, quick and decisive. They do notContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for January 21, 2018, 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time”
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Vanity of Vanities
When my first son was born five years ago, my life narrowed and what was truly important came into focus in an incredible way because there simply was not time or energy for anything extraneous. I was so taken aback by the joy I got from watching my son sleep that I did not evenContinue reading “Vanity of Vanities”
Vocation
A guest post by Claire Bischoff in reflection of this week’s Gospel Matthew 25:14-30 What do you think are the world’s great hungers? What brings you deep gladness? At my high school, one day each year was set aside for “Vocations Day,” when priests, nuns, and brothers came to talk to our religion classes about their lives.Continue reading “Vocation”